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| ID | 96807 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City plans in-house road project |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Mayor Rod Roberson |
| Date | May 04, 2024 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Johnson Street, Roads, Paving of |
| ID | 95759 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City water, sewer rates set to increase |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Dec 06, 2023 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Elkhart City Council, Water and Sewer Utilities |
| ID | 68041 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Goshen approves new agreement with 4-H over water main project |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Dustin Sailor |
| Date | 2/4/2021 |
| Page | A1, A4 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Council, Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department |
| ID | 67245 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Utility scam calls target Spanish speakers |
| Notes | Scam Calls; Spanish speakers |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | City of Elkhart emblem |
| Date | August 6, 2020 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Spanish Language |
| ID | 65636 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart updates fats, oils, grease ordinance |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 7, 2019 |
| Page | D1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Council, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Elkhart County Health Department |
| ID | 64952 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart union employees receive pay hike |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | AFSCME members |
| Date | December 28, 2018 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Elkhart Common Council, Neese, Tim (Mayor), Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department |
| ID | 64617 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Grant to help pay for removal of dam in Elkhart |
| Notes | Lake and River Enhancement Program |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elkhart River rendering |
| Date | October 31, 2018 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Elkhart River Dam, Elkhart River District Revitalization Plan, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department |
| ID | 61457 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Extension of fiber optic lines OK'd |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | April 9, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Fiber Optic Networks, Internet, County Road 15 |
| ID | 61335 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 'Just so much water' |
| Notes | Michael and Sandy Baker |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Beach chair at the site of crash |
| Date | February 8, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Accidents, Elkhart Police Department, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Fire Hydrants |
| ID | 61334 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Response to leak questioned |
| Notes | Modrell Boulevard and Johnson Street |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Jack Sanders |
| Date | February 8, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Accidents, Elkhart Police Department, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Fire Hydrants |
| ID | 60833 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Empty complex planned for homeless |
| Notes | 525 Middlebury Street |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | October 21, 2016 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Homelessness |
| ID | 59451 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Superfund sites monitored to keep drinking water safe |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | February 7, 2016 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Water Quality, Superfund Sites, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department |
| ID | 59174 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | $100K set aside for smoother streets in the Northpointe area |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Illustration of Northpointe area |
| Date | December 10, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, North Pointe Plaza, Roads, Paving of, Roads, Elkhart County |
| ID | 55672 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Grease disposal ordinance changed after restaurants complain |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | February 19, 2015 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Restaurants, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Sewer System, Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Ordinance |
| ID | 55656 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Commission approves downtown plan |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | February 18, 2015 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Districts, Downtown Elkhart, Elkhart Civic Plaza |
| ID | 55609 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Grease-removal measure to be unveiled next week |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | February 10, 2015 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Restaurants, Sewer System, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Ordinance |
| ID | 55298 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Finding common ground |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Lynn Brabec speaks with business owners |
| Date | December 3, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Restaurants, Sewer System, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Ordinance |
| ID | 54638 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Downtown parking lot to close soon for project |
| Notes | Gause Lot |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 15, 2014 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Sewer System, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Waterfall Drive, Water and Sewer Utilities |
| ID | 54341 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Sewer work set to cost $20M |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 28, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Sewer System, Water and Sewer Utilities, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54269 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Holding tank will cost over $7 million |
| Notes | Sewage holding tank to be installed under Gause parking lot off Waterfall Dr. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 15, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Sewer System, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Waterfall Drive, Water and Sewer Utilities |
| ID | 53975 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Sewer work to cost around $23 million |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 2, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Sewer System, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Elkhart Wastewater Treatment Utility, Water and Sewer Utilities |
| ID | 53959 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | New downtown parking spots announced |
| Notes | New spaces to replace unavailable Gause lot |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 31, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Sewer System, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Parking, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 53936 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Future ordinance could clamp down on grease in sewer lines |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 27, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Sewer System, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Water and Sewer Utilities, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 53901 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Battle with emerald ash borer continues |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | March 21, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Emerald Ash Borer, Trees, American Park, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department |
| ID | 53888 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Locals voice sewer project concerns |
| Notes | Sewage holding tank to be installed under Gause parking lot off Waterfall Dr. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 20, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Sewer System, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Waterfall Drive, Water and Sewer Utilities |
| ID | 53881 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Sewer project questions aired |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 18, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Sewer System, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Waterfall Drive, Water and Sewer Utilities |
| ID | 53872 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Meeting will provide answers on giant underground tank |
| Notes | Underground holding tank being placed under parking lot off Waterfall Drive between Jackson and Lexington |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of parking lot |
| Date | March 17, 2014 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Sewer System, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Waterfall Drive, Water and Sewer Utilities |
| ID | 53704 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Pit to impact parking |
| Notes | Underground holding tank being placed under parking lot off Waterfall Drive between Jackson and Lexington |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Jason Bryant & Janice Hayden |
| Date | February 23, 2014 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Sewer System, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Waterfall Drive, Water and Sewer Utilities |
| ID | 52941 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Organic materials now available through city |
| Notes | City opening organic distribution center (mulch, compost, logs, fill dirt) at 1730 Toledo Rd. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | September 30, 2013 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Government, Elkhart City, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department |
| ID | 47289 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Drive-through part of public works building expansion |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | February 25, 2011 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Public Works and Utilities Department, Water and Sewer Utilities, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 46124 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Council updates the rates for city water customers |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | August 3, 2010 |
| Page | A6 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Council, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department |
| ID | 42135 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City acquires five homes |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 15, 2009 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Government, Elkhart City, Development, Residential |
| ID | 40019 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | The panel for redevelopment gets its power from the state |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | December 22, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 39299 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | In-house savings |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | September 23, 2008 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Water and Sewer Utilities, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Government, Elkhart City, Budget, Elkhart City |
| ID | 36081 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Tenants bailed out |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 7, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Housing Authority, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Affordable Housing |
| ID | 35995 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Water everywhere |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of site |
| Date | February 2, 2008 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Water and Sewer Utilities, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department |
| ID | 33920 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Accounting move cleans slate |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 30, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Black Expo, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 33494 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Piling it on |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of product |
| Date | November 14, 2007 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Compass Financial, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, VIM Recycling, Elkhart County Landfill |
| ID | 31319 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Fluoride levels too high in wellfield |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | September 28, 2007 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Water Fluoridation, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, North Main Street Wellfield, Water and Sewer Utilities |
| ID | 26112 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City on standby if bid hits hurdle |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 11, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Elkhart Public Library, RiverWalk Commons, Elkhart Foundry & Machine Corp. |
| ID | 22707 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | State rules for projects |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 22, 2006 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, NIBCO Water & Ice Park, Faith Mission, State-Division Sts. Historic District |
| ID | 19464 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Water may cost more |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 2, 2006 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Public Library, Water and Sewer Utilities, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Fees, Municipal |
| ID | 18821 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City welcomes interim directors |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 7, 2006 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Hoskins, Phil, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 17517 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 'Go-to man' leaves city |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Horvath |
| Date | May 6, 2006 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Horwich, Irving I., Lt., Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 5798 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | On the Horizon |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Domore plant |
| Date | June 11, 2003 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Rotational Solutions Corp., Domore Inc. |
| ID | 3068 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Deal on Options property is near |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Date | September 11, 2002 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Options Inc. |
| ID | 27480 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Tank tells the tale |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | May 27, 1999 |
| Page | A1, A12 |
| Subjects | Public Works and Utilities Department |
| ID | 27475 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Board elects officers |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 6, 1999 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | Public Works and Utilities Department |
| ID | 27481 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Worms may work wonders in waste |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | November 2, 1998 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Public Works and Utilities Department |
| ID | 27479 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Six-bag trash limit takes effect in Elkhart |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | August 2, 1997 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Public Works and Utilities Department |